The last month has been filled with fun outdoor adventures and potty training; hence, nature calls! On Labor Day, Micah, Paul and I went for on a beautiful hike up Old Furnace Mountain with Carla, Sylvan and Camille. Paul was a good sport about riding in the backpack most of the way, but his favorite parts were when he got to hike with the big boys.
I hope that you can see Camille's expression -- her glance may not be the last time a girl looks at Paul like he is crazy! 
Micah is getting ready to take the next step in mountain climbing. Thankfully, Anthony took the picture so that you can't tell Paul is diaperless; Paul does GREAT when nature calls as long as he doesn't have anything to take off.
Paul is growing up -- he has hit whatever developmental milestone that says it is more fun to build neat structures than to knock them down. 
Nature calls at night. After Micah finally stayed dry for 10 nights in a row, I took him camping. Grandma Bev and Granddaddy joined us for roasting hot dogs and marshmallows over the fire.
Three of the girls in my JMU IV Bible study joined us for camping and playing at Lake Sherando the next morning. Natalie, Penny and Claire are so great!!
What would a September blog post be without a picture of the first day of school? I have to take a deep breath every time I am reminded that Micah will be going to kindergarten next year -- time is flying!
Our church called us to nature too. We had a lot of fun at our church-wide family retreat. Tyler and Janelle (holding Paul), Emily and Joshua (Anthony is holding their Miriam), and Peyton and Drew (holding her youngest, Ben) are some of our dearest, most fun friends! We were able to worship together in the midst of ziplining, blobbing, sliding, swimming, treasure hunting, meeting people, wheelbarrow racing to get chocolate up Anthony's nose, and more. Yes, our chief end is to glorify God and enjoy him forever.
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